In this fun class you will learn about pen manipulation and stroke work with a Folk Art, Borders and Floral theme in mind.

The tool of choice... the Pilot Parallel Pen. The unique nib, created by Pilot, was designed specifically for calligraphy and lettering practice. The design allows the user to create thin lines or very thick strokes with just a flick of the wrist, and is the perfect tool not just for calligraphy but design work as well.

Supplies:

• Pilot Parallel pen—whatever you have in hand—sizes 6.0mm to 3.8mm will be demonstrated
• Fountain pen inks (Pelikan, J Herbin, Robert Oster, etc. ) and or Ecoline liquid watercolour and or walnut ink
• layout paper that takes your favourite ink without bleeding
• 1/4” graph/grid paper
• Ruler and pencil

Optional:

• watercolour, white gouache, palette, brush for loading, water container, paper towels
• Card stock and or watercolour paper and or Strathmore Watercolour cards
• compass

Handout:

Download and Print the Handout